Christmas was good

I hope you all had a very nice Holiday! I know I did! Although I really hate to travel especially in the winter months. Every Christmas Eve I get together with my family in Salt Lake City and we have dinner and watch a movie. This year I made Egg Rolls and that was my contribution to the Holiday Meal, it was my first time ever making Egg Rolls and they were supper yummy and surprisingly cheap to make. Afterward we watched the 3rd movie in The Mummy Series. I didn't quite watch all of it, but it was good all of that which I saw. When it was time to open gifts my grandfather asked us just to take them home. He didn't want the mess of all the wrapping paper in his garbage and so we packed them up and went on our way to Payson.

Sullivan had been sick a few days before Christmas and so we were a bit cautious about taking him anywhere. The funny thing with my kids is that they never act like they are sick even when they are sick enough to vomit... Drezden surprised us on the way to Payson by vomiting only 10 minutes from Phils Parents house. I felt bad for

her and I didn't want anyone to get sick from us being there.

Anyway, it turned out that people were sick before we even got there. It is just that time of year! Well, the pic to the left is of one of the many gifts Drezden and Sullivan received. It seemed like the theme of the kids gifts were either Princesses or Trains! Drezden and Sullivan have been busy playing with there new toys... We had fun visiting family and I look forward to the weather warming up!

Well, this is a pic of what happened when I was trying to take pics of the train set! Of course kids always seem to get in the way! Sullivan is cute though even though sometimes he has a hard time with letting me have a few free moments to myself!

New Calling

Well, Phil and I have one more Sunday in Primary and then it is time to move on... move on to Cub Scouts that is. I have to be totally honest here... I was hoping that I would be released... After 2 years in Primary I felt like it was time for a change, but not necessarily a change to Cub Scouts. I felt like after having Drezden that scouts was no longer in my future, but I guess working at summer camp this last summer changed things. Although, I do have to admit that after this summer I knew scouts was not for me anymore, but maybe I was wrong. I have worked for the BSA for 5 yrs and I was an assistant cub leader for a few months and that I thought that was enough for me. Obviously not.... I suppose there are a few things I need to get right before moving on again. Wish me luck!

What is it like 9 days till Christmas???

Okay so Christmas is around the corner and to be honest I do not have all my shopping done(for my kids yes) but others no... I am usually done by now, but I don't know what has gotten into me, I guess you can say I haven't quite caught the "Christmas Spirit" yet... Does that make me a scrooge? Haha... No! But it does make me a procrastinator... I am however getting some of my holiday baking done. Mexican Sugar Cookies it is. I have never made them before but they sure sounded nice on the recipe card. I will let you know how they all turned out! I hope they are super yummy!

Be on the look out!!

I have decided in an effort to de-clutter and organize this home of mine I will be posting every now and then items we no longer need... like baby clothes that no longer fit, toys that kids do not play with anymore, just anything I don't use that maybe you guys could possibly use! I am one of those people that will store something away only to forget about it and I end up buying the same things over and over again... Some items I may ask a little $ for, but it won't be much if any. So be on the look out for items!!!

Lists...

I am somewhat of a list maker...

Lists I make:
"to do" lists
"I want" lists
"my goals" list
"shopping" lists

and many more... you get the idea :)

The purpose of this post is:
1. to let you know a little more about me
2. to let you know how I am feeling
3. to let you know what I want, etc.

Sometimes I am better able to express myself through lists or at least organize my thoughts and I like to look at my lists from time to time and check off things I have accomplished or done.. or even see if what I thought was important then is still important to me now.

My life consists of:
My church/beliefs
My husband
My kids
My house
My messes
My callings
My friends
My extended family

Sometimes I wish:

1.Drezden was still in a crib so she wouldn't wake her brother from his nap or throw toys in with him while he is trying to sleep

2.I had a stronger desire(motivation and dedication) to potty train Drezden... because seriously??? Who loves changing poopy diapers?
3.I was better at keeping my house clean
4.I had people over more often, but of course that would mean keeping a clean home
5.I could just tell people how I really feel
6.I was more friendly
7.I read more of the scriptures instead of just a chapter at a time
8.I could feel the Holy Spirit more
9.I had more friends... my really close friends live a few towns away and although I love phone conversations and getting together with them I wish it was closer to home

10.I would have gotten a chance to meet my father
11.I had a relationship with my mother

12.I had the courage to tell the people I love that I love them

Lists to me are a way that I express what I want to be expressed without having to go into every single detail. I have always used lists and I will always use them...

Ugh... Conditioning

Okay so to get into gear I am starting my conditioning! I am hoping by Feb 1st will be ready to begin training for my half marathon in May. Today I logged about 3 miles averaging 13 min miles... I really need to push myself harder. I am hoping I will be able to log about 6+ miles a day at least 5 times a week until Feb 1 and then I will change my workout some. Wish me luck!!!

My little Princess and her obsession <3

Drezden has an obsession over Snow White and Ariel and Cinderella and... Well, you get the picture! I bet if you showed her this picture

she would probably be able to tell you several of their names with much excitement!
(like right now she is whispering and yelling "Snow White" "Ariel")
you know how 2 yr olds are...
Anyway, I am so so so excited for the new Disney Princess movie
The Princess and the Frog
I can't wait to take Drezden to see this with me... We are going to have a little mommy/daughter date to see this one!

I am going to Florida

remember this post?

Well, I know that Florida wasn't on the list... but it is now! I am going to Florida and I will be heading out Dec 30th and staying a week! I just booked the flight earlier today and couldn't be more excited... Of course there will be my procrastinating self and knowing me I will probably not pack until the day before... Maybe I should get on it sooner than later... Or at least start figuring out things I want to bring with me! :)

Anyway I will be going to Winter Haven, Fl and spending some time with some family I never knew I had!

Is anyone else

excited to see Julie and Julia???

The Husband is going to try to get it for me tonight! I am way excited to see this!!!

A Bunch of Nothingness

It is about time for an update, but I have no pics to share:( unless you all want to see a pic of me taken before the ward Halloween party. I promise it is a little scary!



well, I had some family pictures taken by a talented friend in her in home studio and I have to say ahhhh!!!! I can't believe my hair looked like that... haha, but the pics did turn out really nice so when I get those from her I will show you all!!!


Hope you all are having a wonderful December!!! The countdown to Christmas has begun! Less than 20 days till Christmas!